The Russian military will strengthen its presence in the country’s western and central region in 2016 as a response to the intensifying NATO drills amid the Ukraine crisis. NATO forces have increased their presence in eastern Europe since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, a move that triggered strong opposition from Western...

US Secretary of State John Kerry attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland on Friday, January 22, 2016. Photo: AP DAVOS: US Secretary of State John Kerry took aim Friday at government corruption, saying it fuels crime, violent extremism and disillusionment with society that contributes to the global...

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry took aim Friday at government corruption, saying it fuels crime, violent extremism and disillusionment with society that contributes to the global refugee crisis. He also said the Obama administration will seek a major boost in funding for refugee support this year and press for at...

Armenia will be the Guest of Honor of the Minsk International Book Fair to be held in the Belarusian capital on 10 to 14 February, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Information Ministry. In different years, the honorary title was given to Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Kazakhstan, France, Germany, Venezuela, and China. This year’s edition of the...

Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves stressed while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that Ukraine needs long-term and united support as well as patience to encourage carrying out reforms in the country, informs LETA/BNS. …read more Source: The Baltic...

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Ukraine will regain its control over the Russia-annexed region of Crimea and the eastern Ukrainian territory currently controlled by Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...